After beating Michael Chandler at UFC 262, Charles Oliveira was emphatic in his response to post-fight remarks from Conor McGregor.
Stats PerformUpdate: May 16th, 2021 08:30 EDT
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New UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira told Conor McGregor “I’m going to put you on your ass” – but warned the former two-weight king he needs to focus on a rematch with Dustin Poirier first.
Oliveira made a narrow escape in the first round against Michael Chandler at UFC 262 on Saturday before dropping his opponent with the first punch of the second to claim the title vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
McGregor hints at Oliveira bout in congratulatory tweet
Afterwards, McGregor congratulated Oliveira on Twitter, while hinting at a potential fight with the Brazilian.
He wrote: “Congrats to Oliveira on becoming the 11th UFC lightweight champion. Wonder who Twelve is…“
Congrats to Olivera on becoming the 11th UFC lightweight champion. Wonder who Twelve is…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 16, 2021
“Worry about Dustin” – Oliveira tells McGregor to get revenge for Poirier defeat first
And Oliveira is clearly keen to face the Irishman on home soil but only if McGregor avenges his defeat to Poirier in January.
“Conor, worry about Dustin,” Oliveira told reporters.
